Edible Oil
Activated carbon is widely used in the purification of edible oils from a variety of raw materials, including palm, olive, coconut and rape sources. It can effectively alter colours and remove toxins that are naturally present or entrained as part of the extraction or refining process.
Fruit Juice
In concentrated fruit juice production, activated carbon serves as a useful media for:
• Decolourisation of light and dark colours
• Deodorisation/patulin removal
• Removal of unwanted byproducts such as HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural)
• Colour adjustmen
COMMON FOOD APPLICATIONS INCLUDE:
• Wine – Removal of haze, odor and decolorization
• Beer – Modification of taste
• Fruit juice – Decolorization and deodorization
• Tea & Coffee – Decaffeination
• Soft drinks – Sugar syrup decolorization
• Sweeteners – Sucrose, glucose and fructose syrup purification
• Citric acid – Fermentation and purification
• Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) – Decolorization and stabilization
• Lactic acid – Decolorization of extracts
• Gelatin – Purification and decolorization
• Glycerine – Decolorization and odor removal
• Edible oil – Contaminant removal and color modification
Parameters:
Powdered activated carbon (PAC) for Decolorization, with following specifications:
| Parameter |
Test Method |
Unit |
Specifications |
| Mesh size
325 Mesh |
ASTM D-2862 |
% |
90.0 min. |
| Iodine Number |
ASTM D-4607 |
mg/g |
950 min. |
| Methylene blue |
China method |
mg/g |
10-14 min. |
| Ash content |
ASTM D-2866 |
% |
12.0 max. |
| Moisture Content |
ASTM D-2867 |
% |
5.0 max. |
| Remarks: free of foreign matters. |
